out from hibernation

the last few days have been warm and almost spring-like which is making me the happiest ever!

this painting fits my mood rather well and is currently available in my shop...

"out of hibernation" 6" x 6" on canvas

This Spring I plan on making some new secret things to put in my shop that will involve woodsy related jewelry (which is totally new for me). Updates will come soon!

Besides the warmer weather, today I'm totally thrilled about:

-the new Spring collection from Built by Wendy

and from the fall collection currently on sale!...

- and listening to Adam and the Ants all day

xoxo

prints in february

I've added a few new prints to my shop!

-forest bear-

-forest fox-

The originals will most definitely be for sale as soon as I can find the perfect oval frames for them. I'm thinking a simple black or a fancy antique gold style would be a nice fit. These two paintings feel a little bit like sophisticated portraits even though they still have a cuteness to them and I cannot wait to do some more!
After painting this rabbit... I'm so addicted to anything in ovals or images enclosed in unique shapes and patterns...

like this amazing lion brooch by juliepollen that makes me sigh because I need it!

xoxo

feathers and friends

this bear...

is now up in the etsy gift guides "woodland and feathers" section!

Totally thrilled to be up there with so many other talented artists! Including the very sweet Lee, who makes the most wonderful badges anyone could ever want...

Another darling, Meredith from Green Eden Vintage featured my forest raccoon on her blog! Her beautiful photographs and vintage clothing are definitely worth checking out!!

Today I've been busy in my studio working on some new paintings that will be up in my shop soon! New things may involve a curious grey rabbit and a skunk!

xoxo

to be in love with on a wednesday...

I really can't stop finding things that I love, and here are just a few of them...

1) scarf bunnies gocco print by argylewhale. (and you must check out her seriously cute & inspiring blog.)

2) grizzly bear silhouette cushion by encorepetite. (and her charming & lovely blog. )3) animal embroidery that I discovered at astulabee blog. the images are so intricate and creative that I instantly fell in love. and she also has an etsy shop! 4) colorful ink blot images from kaitlynsullivan (who also has a very colorful and sweet blog as well.)

something in the forest

Just listed in my shop...

one fox in a special vintage heart-shaped frame, one brown bear with a sad little face (his face was accidentally painted looking glum, but somehow I really love it!), and one special raccoon with a face that I swear looks like:
Sir Didymus from one of my most favorite movies of all time...The Labyrinth!! There is something about him riding the real life dog in the movie that really kills me. <3Does anyone else see the resemblance maybe?

I think tonight I must watch the movie after making a fantastic wintery soup!

xoxo

sunshine in winter

Even though it is beyond cold and wintery here in Boston and I feel like hibernating, good things are happening!

Today my golden framed brown bear was featured on the front page of etsy!

And...I have officially sold my first item there too! Selling my art work around various places for many years has been fun but there is something about starting out fresh somewhere and introducing new work in a new way that is so completely refreshing. Not to mention selling to a fellow etsy artist makes it a little more heartwarming too! So thank you to Sara at piperandrory. I'm loving her hand-painted wooden bracelets.

It's been dark here for a few hours now, however the sun was out and my cat was in her favorite spot today...

introducing nooschie!

xoxo

shop update!

Now available in my shop are 6 individual vintage framed original paintings!
What I have up:
-1 forest bear
-1 grey squirrel
-1 barn owl
-1 group of acorns
-1 little deer
-1 forest pinecone
xoxo

little things in woods

I'm so happy to show off my new little creations! These little framed paintings contain the sweetest woodland critters and forest findings. When I hung them all up together my heart kind of melted and I almost thought about keeping them to myself. But all of these painted wall hangings will be available individually in my shop this Monday afternoon, January 26th!

The pretty colored ribbon for each piece will be included for hanging and displaying!

xoxo